INSPIRING STORIES
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A weight lifted
01/10/2020
Flexible working and mental resilience help Olivia Blatch pursue excellence in her other life as a GB weightlifter. -
When Annabel Sergeant was selected for the Scotland rugby team, she thought it might disrupt her career – but EY’s flexible approach has allowed her to succeed at both.
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EY’s Belong initiative is about making everyone feel included and valued. Part-time Finance Professional Nilesh B. Dosa explains how he stays part of the team, while helping underprivileged youngsters feel like they can belong too.
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When requesting a flexible working arrangement, explore your options and see what works best, says Grant Thornton's Donna Smith.
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The men who want flexibility
03/05/2016
It’s not just a women-only issue. We talk to three men who want flexibility -
Training to teach part-time
25/02/2021
Now Teacher Clare Marcer, explains how she and her school have made a success of flexible working. -
How to progress in a job share
07/02/2020
What happens when you want to take your job share to the next level? EY’s Debra Dean and Lucy Carter share their tips for progressing as a pair. -
It’s never too late to get back into banking
23/01/2020
After 16 years away from the corporate world, Ruth won a place on our Returner Programme – and hasn’t looked back. -
Despite having a wealth of relevant experience, Marina Shilo’s career break meant she didn’t fit the typical candidate model, which led to her being overlooked – until she applied to LBG.
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Heidi Denton shares the questions she asked herself before deciding to retrain as a Couple Counsellor with Tavistock Relationships.
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One of the flexible working solutions available to EY employees is to have a reduced-hours contract, work full-time and store up extra holiday. As Lee Phelan explains, it’s not just for parents.
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Job shares: Making two heads better than one
08/05/2018
Hannah Essex and Claire Walker have worked as a job share at Teach First for over three years, after Claire covered Hannah’s maternity leave. Here are their top tips for successful co-leader partnerships. -
Forging ahead with flexibility
28/09/2017
Katie Bickerstaffe talks about her own part-time role as a CEO, how Dixons Carphone approaches flexible working, and what it means to be a judge of the Timewise Power 50 awards. -
How employees can future-proof their careers
20/07/2017
The workplace of the future presents many flexible career opportunities, says Maggie Stilwell of EY. -
A Creative Route To Leadership
01/12/2016
‘Get creative’ and find a flexible way to leadership that works for you and the business, says Amber Mace who rose through the ranks at EY whilst working part time. -
Don't lose sight of your market worth
23/09/2016
Latest research from Timewise shows that nearly 2 million British workers are over-qualified and trapped in low paid jobs. We talk through our findings and show how one woman reclaimed her market worth. -
Stephen Smith, former HR Director at Lloyds Banking Group, gives his advice on asking for flexibility.
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Can flexibility work if you're a senior leader? Transactions Advisory Partner, Taylor Dewar, believes not being at his desk late at night is in the interests of his clients, his team and his family.
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Whatever issues life has thrown at Sarah Graham, part-time solutions have always been the answer
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Fancy working from anywhere?
05/04/2016
Co-working is gaining in popularity and it’s not just for freelancers.